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Richmond, Scotland bikers ride to 'Back the Blue'
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — More than 200 motorcycles and other vehicles left the parking lot of the Hide-A-Way Tavern Saturday afternoon to “Back the Blue.”
ROCKINGHAM — A man is out on bail after being charged in an April shooting incident.
Hamlet traffic stop leads to meth trafficking charge
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police say they found more than 30 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop this week.
UNC Pembroke elects new board leadership, student representative
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Now more than ever, effective leadership is playing a pivotal role at college campuses across the country. This fall, long-time board member Patrick Corso of Southern Pines takes the helm as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the university, filling a critical leadership role.
USDA to provide additional direct assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin Sept. 21 and run through Dec. 11, 2020.
Nurses union win in Asheville could be a loss for patients
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, some critics say.
Cooper gives districts a chance to reopen classrooms to K-5 students
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
Hamlet National Guard soldier surprises sons after 17-month deployment
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Tristan and Nolan Chavis hadn’t seen their dad, Gary, in nearly a year and a half — until Wednesday night.
Two vendors slated for Hamlet's Food Truck Friday on Main
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Richmond County residents are encouraged to visit the Seaboard City tomorrow for Food Truck Friday on Main.
Live entertainment returning to the Cole Auditorium in the form of ‘car’certs
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Live entertainment is coming back to Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium.
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NCDHHS receives funding to prevent colorectal cancer in NC
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received five years of funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers to increase colorectal cancer screenings, particularly among underserved communities in North Carolina.
NCDHHS selects additional vendor to expand statewide COVID-19 testing capacity
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Tuesday) announced its selection of an additional vendor, Optum Serve, to continue surging COVID-19 testing capacity in the state. These new community testing sites build on North Carolina’s ongoing work to increase access to testing and slow viral spread in key locations, including the previously-announced surge of additional testing capacity in seven counties.
Northbound lanes of I-73 near Ellerbe blocked after wreck
Written by Staff Report
ELLERBE — Traffic is currently blocked in one direction following a wreck in the northern end of the county.
Caroline Street railroad crossing closing for repair
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A local railroad crossing will be closed for the better part of three days for repairs.
